MassVoter.com← Needham Select BoardNeedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Special meeting
May 27, 2020
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Maurice P. Handel, Matthew D. Borrelli, Marianne B. Cooley, Daniel P. Matthews, John A. Bulian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: Eversource Energy Grant of Location
Approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 36 feet of conduit in Park Avenue
The Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 36 feet of conduit in Park Avenue. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 24 Park Avenue, Needham, MA.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board approve and sign a petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 36 feet of conduit in Park Avenue. This work is necessary to provide underground electric service to 24 Park Avenue, Needham, MA. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Appointments and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approve the extension of Needham Downtown and Needham Heights parking permit expiration dates to September 1, 2020. 2. Approve open session minutes of May 12, 2020. 3. Accept a $400 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth program from the Christ Church in Needham. 4. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals program from Jerald Owen, a Needham resident. 5. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1291
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointments and Consent Agenda as presented. APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments were made at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approve the extension of Needham Downtown and Needham Heights parking permit expiration dates to September 1, 2020. 2. Approve open session minutes of May 12, 2020. 3. Accept a $400 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Gift of Warmth program from the Christ Church in Needham. 4. Accept a $100 donation made to the Needham Health Division's Traveling Meals program from Jerald Owen, a Needham resident. 5. Water and Sewer Abatement Order #1291 Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Cooley)
Town Manager
Approve and sign the PILOT Agreement and Host Community Agreement between the Town and Boston Children's Hospital
The Board vote to approve and sign the PILOT Agreement and Host Community Agreement between the Town and Boston Children's Hospital.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Board vote to approve and sign the PILOT Agreement and Host Community Agreement between the Town and Boston Children's Hospital. Second: Mr. Borrelli. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Borrelli)
Support Article 10 - Appropriate for Planning Consulting Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to support Article 10 - Appropriate for Planning Consulting Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bulian that the Select Board vote to support Article 10 - Appropriate for Planning Consulting Assistance in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Cooley. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Bulian, second: Cooley)
Withdraw Article 1 - Appropriate for Traffic Consulting & Engineering in the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Select Board vote to withdraw Article 1 - Appropriate for Traffic Consulting & Engineering in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Cooley that the Select Board vote to withdraw Article 1 - Appropriate for Traffic Consulting & Engineering in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Cooley, second: Bulian)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Borrelli that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Second: Mr. Bulian. Unanimously approved 5-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Borrelli, second: Bulian)
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